Silicon Validation Engineer
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - Apple in Firenze
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Description Apple is looking for a qualified and motivated silicon validation engineer. You will be part of a team doing pre/post-silicon bring- up, debug, validation and characterisation of analog and mixed signal Power Management circuits for battery operated portable devices.
This position is for an engineer with experience in system validation, who understands that the tight interaction between pre-silicon design and post-silicon validation is the key to shipping quality products. In this role, you will work closely with both IC Design teams, Firmware and System teams within Apple, as we drive execution from first silicon through to mass-production release.
You will be expected to participate in all levels of this process, including the definition of custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and test, defining and implementing validation plans, and working with module and system teams to support their design integration and debug of system-level issues.
Minimum Qualifications BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering or related fields
Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to collaborate
Ability to work well on a diverse team,
take ownership, and motivate self and others
Preferred Qualifications First experience in the areas of system validation and ASIC design validation
Experience with analog circuit measurement
Good knowledge in SW development
Good bringup and debugging skills and hands-on lab work.
Experience with complex test equipment setups (scopes, programmable power supplies, spectrum/network analyzer, etc.)
Strong coding skills (Python, C++) and data post processing knowledge
Good understanding of embedded firmware/software development process
Familiarity with AI integration in existing SW framework
Familiarity with switching converters and linear regulators (LDO)
Technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug
Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL, FPGA prototyping is a plus
An understanding of finite state machines, microcontroller architectures and mixed signal design is a plus
Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between €56,800 and €108,600 and reflects a full-time equivalent.
Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
retirement benefits
a range of discounted products
for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs.
discretionary bonuses or commission payments
relocation
Note: Apple vantaggi, compensation and discretionary stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Role Number: 200689051-5641